CMF Phone 1vsMotorola Moto G35
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
CMF Phone 1 wins
Verdict
CMF Phone 1 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
CMF Phone 1 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 199 — USD 30 more than the Motorola Moto G35. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- CMF Phone 1 takes Performance — led by performance score (650,000 pts).
- CMF Phone 1 takes Display — led by peak brightness (2,000 nits).
- CMF Phone 1 takes Camera — led by video score (83 pts).
- CMF Phone 1 takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Too close to call between CMF Phone 1 and Motorola Moto G35.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want…
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 450,000 pts.
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 392 ppi.
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want better video quality — 83 pts vs 55 pts.
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want a better camera — 114 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 20 W.
Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.67 in.
At a glance
- CMF Phone 1
- Motorola Moto G35
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
CMF Phone 1
Choose CMF Phone 1 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 199.
Motorola Moto G35
Choose Motorola Moto G35 if price matters most. It costs USD 169, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
CMF Phone 1
- Swappable back design
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Very affordable
- Slow charging
- Average cameras
- No NFC in some markets
Motorola Moto G35
- 120 Hz FHD display
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Unisoc chip is modest
- Slow 20 W charging
- No telephoto